DreamAkron

DreamAkron is based off of "College is Real" in Richmond, California and is a mentoring/tutoring program that is designed to help Kenmore High School students get to college, succeed in college, and later have careers in the Akron area.

A three-tier tutoring/mentoring program is used to create a "college culture" at Kenmore High School. Tutoring is available in all major subjects with emphasis on development of writing skills.

DreamAkron also works together with Akron Professionals (Torchbearers) and Honors College Students to create and take advantage of leadership opportunities in the Akron community and on campus.

Honors Club

The purpose of The Honors Club is to provide opportunities to form friendships, encourage a forum for group discussion of ideas and opinions, and to discuss opportunities to serve both the campus and community.

The Honors Club has regular activities every semester such as Akron RubberDucks game days, cookouts at local parks, participation in all-campus activities and much more. There are great opportunities to get involved, meet new people, see the area, or to take an active role and lead in the Honors Club.

Honors Delegates

As official representatives of the Honors College, Honors Delegates interact with visiting students and their parents, as well as visiting dignitaries, who have included government officials, authors and journalists. If you are an Honors College student and want to join the Delegates, do contact the president as listed below.

Honors Business Group (HBG)

Any Honors student interested in business activities is welcome to join the Honors Business Group (HBG). Meetings are generally held every other week in the Honors Common Room and include pizza. Faculty from the College of Business Administration speak, alumni from UA share their real-life experiences or business leaders from the community tell about their strategies for success.

Honors Commuter Association

The Honors Commuter Association is a group formed in 2014 that is open to all commuter students in the Honors College. The Honors Commuter Association recognizes the commuter students' need for an enhanced collegiate experience through programs and services designed to provide students with information, resources, and opportunities unique to the Honors commuter population. HCA meets regularly throughout the fall and spring semester. If interested or for more information, contact the Honors Commuter Association Coordinator, Lauren Bosley.

Honors Relay Teams for the Akron Roadrunner Marathon

Continuing the tradition of past years, five-person teams from the Honors College are invited to register for the Akron Marathon. The Honors College and alumni sponsor Roger Read help to support five-person teams and two-person teams for the Akron Marathon. The marathon route goes through campus- right down Buchtel mall. All Honors College students are encouraged to support these teams during the marathon.

Honors Book Club

Do you like to read? Join the Honors Book Club (HBC) to read and discuss a wide range of books from a variety of genres. The HBC meets once a month during each semester to discuss books chosen by group members. Attendance is welcome even if you have not completed the book.

Honors Nursing Group (HNG)

This group was founded in 2007-2008, especially for Honors students at the beginning of their study in nursing, however, it is open to all Honors students. Meetings are generally held every few weeks in the Honors Common Room. Programming has included alumni speaking about their nursing experiences, and faculty from the College of Nursing speaking about the programs in nursing. Snacks will be served.